Car Rental in Tauranga

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Tauranga Airport Car Rental
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$39.99 per day
Tauranga Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra or similar
Hyundai Elantra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$41.39 per day
Tauranga Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$46.50 per day
Tauranga Airport Car Rental
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$99.04 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Tauranga Downtown Car Rental
Full-size Crossover
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$57.36 / per day
Tauranga Airport Car Rental
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$45.17 / per day
Tauranga Downtown Car Rental
Compact SUV
Toyota C-HR or similar
Toyota C-HR
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$49.51 / per day
Tauranga Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$54.95 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:59 on 2023-06-02. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
English,
Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$54.24 / per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h
19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.0
Average gasoline price
$1.67 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.82 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.58 per liter

One-Way Car Rentals in Tauranga

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Tauranga and drop off in another city include:

  • From Tauranga to Auckland - 12 offers from $90.16 per day
  • From Tauranga to Wellington - 6 offers from $90.16 per day

Top 20 Cities near Tauranga

  1. Rotorua Car Rentals from $38.52 per day
    49.9 km / 31.0 miles away
  2. Whakatane Car Rentals from $59.37 per day
    76.5 km / 47.5 miles away
  3. Taupo Car Rentals from $41.38 per day
    119.3 km / 74.1 miles away
  4. Auckland Car Rentals from $13.86 per day
    145.0 km / 90.1 miles away
  5. Waiheke Island Car Rentals from $58.12 per day
    145.6 km / 90.5 miles away
  6. Gisborne Car Rentals from $39.94 per day
    191.0 km / 118.7 miles away
  7. Napier Car Rentals from $47.10 per day
    208.0 km / 129.2 miles away
  8. New Plymouth Car Rentals from $40.90 per day
    230.5 km / 143.2 miles away
  9. Whangarei Car Rentals from $48.46 per day
    267.4 km / 166.2 miles away
  10. Whanganui Car Rentals from $90.10 per day
    274.2 km / 170.4 miles away
  11. Palmerston North Car Rentals from $39.57 per day
    299.0 km / 185.8 miles away
  12. Kerikeri Car Rentals from $48.46 per day
    336.8 km / 209.3 miles away
  13. Wellington Car Rentals from $24.24 per day
    423.7 km / 263.3 miles away
  14. Picton Car Rentals from $39.98 per day
    443.7 km / 275.7 miles away
  15. Blenheim Car Rentals from $30.79 per day
    471.6 km / 293.0 miles away
  16. Nelson Car Rentals from $30.66 per day
    477.3 km / 296.6 miles away
  17. Christchurch Car Rentals from $11.95 per day
    716.6 km / 445.3 miles away
  18. Queenstown Car Rentals from $11.99 per day
    1026.4 km / 637.8 miles away
  19. Dunedin Car Rentals from $39.01 per day
    1043.1 km / 648.2 miles away
  20. Invercargill Car Rentals from $43.83 per day
    1168.5 km / 726.1 miles away

Top 20 Locations near Tauranga

  1. Tauranga Airport Car Rentals from $39.99 per day
  2. Rotorua Airport Car Rentals from $38.52 per day
    49.9 km / 31.0 miles away
  3. Auckland Airport Car Rentals from $13.86 per day
    145.0 km / 90.1 miles away
  4. 145.6 km / 90.5 miles away
  5. 147.3 km / 91.5 miles away
  6. Auckland Penrose Car Rentals from $51.77 per day
    147.8 km / 91.8 miles away
  7. 150.1 km / 93.3 miles away
  8. Downtown Car Rentals from $20.62 per day
    155.8 km / 96.8 miles away
  9. 163.9 km / 101.8 miles away
  10. 164.8 km / 102.4 miles away
  11. Napier Airport Car Rentals from $47.10 per day
    208.0 km / 129.2 miles away
  12. 230.5 km / 143.2 miles away
  13. 267.4 km / 166.2 miles away
  14. 299.0 km / 185.8 miles away
  15. 417.5 km / 259.4 miles away
  16. Downtown Car Rentals from $29.02 per day
    421.3 km / 261.8 miles away
  17. 423.7 km / 263.3 miles away
  18. Nelson Airport Car Rentals from $30.66 per day
    477.3 km / 296.6 miles away
  19. 716.6 km / 445.3 miles away
  20. Downtown Car Rentals from $30.69 per day
    717.6 km / 445.9 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Tauranga?

Car rental prices in Tauranga vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Tauranga
$75.64
January
$81.06
February
$118.55
March
$58.41
April
$91.65
May
$52.05
June
$53.10
July
$41.36
August
$37.88
September
$30.48
October
$45.99
November
$71.63
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Tauranga is October (when prices average $30.48 per day). This is 52% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $118.55).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Tauranga?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in October, the average renter keeps their car for 21 days, and in May, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average rental length in Tauranga
8
January
5
February
4
March
4
April
2
May
7
June
6
July
6
August
6
September
21
October
7
November
14
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Tauranga?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Tauranga is December, and the least popular is October.
Monthly searches in Tauranga by pick-up date relative to the average
185%
January
185%
February
127%
March
35%
April
35%
May
58%
June
69%
July
46%
August
69%
September
23%
October
58%
November
312%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 3
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Hertz, Ezi Car Rental, Avis, Budget
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Premium cars
Lowest price $40 per day
Cheapest supplier Avis

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Hertz Hyundai i30 5 2 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Toyota C-HR 4 2 SUVs
Hertz Mitsubishi ASX 4 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Outlander 5 3 SUVs
Hertz Nissan X-Trail 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Yaris Cross 4 2 Small cars
Hertz Kia Sportage 5 2 SUVs

FAQ

Do I need an International Driving Permit?
If your driver's license is in English, you won't need and International Driving Permit (IDP). If your driver's license is in any other language, you will need one..
Will coverage be included with my rental?
All cars in New Zealand have a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and third-party liability insurance included. As you'll still be liable for the excess, we highly recommend purchasing our Full Coverage for complete peace of mind.
How old do I have to be to rent a car in Tauranga?
You have to be at least 18 years old to rent a car in New Zealand. You'll likely be charged a Young Driver Fee if you're under 25, though.
How old do I need to be to rent a car in Tauranga?
You need to be at least 18 years old to rent a car in Tauranga

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Hertz
9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
8.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$54.24
Lowest daily price
$38.78
Total cars available
25

Top 6 Suppliers in Tauranga in 2023

Hertz
Hertz
Exceptional 9 / 3 reviews
2 locations
$64 - $99
Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Excellent 8.9 / 3 reviews
2 locations
$46 - $126
Moto
Moto
Excellent 8.9
2 locations
$46 - $129
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.8 / 1 reviews
1 location
$41 - $45
Thrifty
Thrifty
Excellent 8.5
1 location
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews
1 location
$40 - $94
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